Rachel Holstead from Corca Dhuibhne appointed as Chief Executive of Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo

Údarás na Gaeltachta congratulates Rachel Holstead who has been appointed as Chief Executive of Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo. Rachel, who is originally from Corca Dhuibhne, will be taking up her duties on June 1.

Rachel has extensive experience working in the arts sector at a development and strategic level. She is an artist who has spent several years working with festival organizers, artists, young people, community groups and the local authorities to manage and complete projects and commissions.

Rachel has been working with Ealaín na Gaeltachta as an Arts Facilitator in the Munster region since 2017 developing and implementing the strategy and agenda of Ealaín na Gaeltachta.

Tomás Ó Síocháin, Chief Executive of Údarás na Gaeltachta, said,

“We wish Rachel every success as she takes up her duties as Chief Executive of Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo.  As a subsidiary of the Udarás, Ealaín na Gaeltachta’s work and activities support the fostering and development of a thriving, energetic and viable arts environment and contributes greatly to the enrichment and strengthening of the Gaeltacht community, language and culture. The company’s activities have grown significantly over the past few years and these developments will continue under the direction of Rachel Holstead”,

A recruitment process has begun to appoint a successor to the position of Arts Facilitator in Munster Gaeltacht and more information about the position can be found at www.ealain.ie